Summary:

MDMA, also known as ecstasy, is one of the most dangerous drugs threatening young people today. MDMA is one of the easiest illegal drugs to obtain. The drug is chemically very similar to LSD and amphetamine, and has a similar ability to induce hallucinations (both sensory and visual). MDMA has now become a popular drug of abuse at social events, such as hip hop parties, raves, rock concerts and all-night parties frequented by the younger generation, which includes college and high school students. The root of its universal popularity is the mistaken belief that ecstasy is safe and has minimal toxicity. MDMA can adversely affect several organ systems in the body that can result in hyperthermia, hypertension, and liver and central nervous system toxicity.

Objectives:

The goal of this continuing education program is to provide physicians and pharmacists with accurate information about MDMA, its toxicity and the treatment of overdose. After studying the material presented here, you will be able to:

Describe the manufacture of MDMA and the impurities found in it

Discuss the clinical features of MDMA toxicity

Describe the management of a patient who presents with MDMA toxicity

Approval Information

This course is intended for multiple professions, including physicians and pharmacists.

Physicians: Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

In support of improving patient care, OnCourse Learning (a Relias LLC company) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

OnCourse Learning designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Physician Assistant Continuing Education Credit

American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 1.0 hour of Category I credit for completing this program.

Disclosures

There is no commercial support provided for this online educational activity.

Unless stated above, the planners and authors of this course have declared no relevant conflicts of interest that relate to this educational activity. Relias LLC guarantees this educational activity is free from bias.

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